Heart Healthy Diet: It’s Me or the Donut

So, I wrote yesterday about taking some blood tests. The results show I have borderline high cholesterol although the HDL and Triglycerides are good. That means more EXERCISE and a HEART HEALTHY DIET. I already tuned up my bike and the donut shop is off-limits.

Eat Less – Portions Matter. I am ok here, but less is more, so I will improve in this area too.

A serving size is a specific amount of food, defined by common measurements such as cups, ounces or pieces. For example, one serving of pasta is 1/2 cup, or about the size of a hockey puck. A serving of meat, fish or chicken is 2 to 3 ounces, or about the size and thickness of a deck of cards. Judging serving size is a learned skill. You may need to use measuring cups and spoons or a scale until you’re comfortable with your judgment.

Create Daily menus: I plan out from day to day to suit my budget.

You know what foods to feature in your heart-healthy diet and which ones to limit. Now it’s time to put your plans into action.

Allow An Occasional TreatAllow yourself an indulgence every now and then. A candy bar or handful of potato chips won’t derail your heart-healthy diet. But don’t let it turn into an excuse for giving up on your healthy-eating plan. If overindulgence is the exception, rather than the rule, you’ll balance things out over the long term. What’s important is that you eat healthy foods most of the time.

The alternatives are nuts, raisens, apples, etc. Good choices when you get a craving.

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